Review of American Hardcore (2006) by Kenneth D — 28 Sep 2007

Kung dokumentÃ¤r om hardcorekulturen I USA.

This review of American Hardcore (2006) was written by Kenneth D on 28 Sep 2007.

American Hardcore has generally received positive reviews.

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